Cincinnati Reds first baseman and Etobicoke, Ont. native Joey Votto is on the cover of this week’s August 30 issue of Sports Illustrated. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Time LifeThe Canadian Press
Channel surfing
The National League triple crown race between Canada's Joey Votto of Cincinnati and St. Louis superstar Albert Pujols has quickly evolved into must-see daily viewing.
Grand finale
Everything seems brighter and louder at the U.S. Open, the final tennis major of the year. With night sessions that routinely end well after midnight and a wide-open men's and women's field, it's sure to be a show.
Avoid at all costs
The final week of NFL exhibition games is the biggest example of why the preseason is too long. Most teams don't even bother to dress any players of consequence for these cash-grab match-ups.